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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-22, 08:35 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 35,253
Posted By kyleboyd

Yep thats what I got.

Yep thats what I got.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-22, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By kyleboyd

Just the frameset

Just the frameset
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-15-22, 03:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By kyleboyd

Thanks all for the replies. Sorry I haven't...

Thanks all for the replies. Sorry I haven't responded sooner, I wasn't getting emails from BikeForums.

I recieved an offer from someone on a ****** thread for $150 (local, so no shipping). That...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-08-22, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By kyleboyd

Thanks that's pretty helpful. Would you say yours...

Thanks that's pretty helpful. Would you say yours was slightly better cosmetically?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-31-21, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,906
Posted By kyleboyd

1983 Centurion Pro Tour Frameset - 58cm

Hi all,


I am reluctantly selling my 83 Protour frameset. Its been a wonderful ride, but I've moved on to a frame that fits wider tires. When I bought it it was in somewhat rough shape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 05:14 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 35,253
Posted By kyleboyd

It seems to be pretty much a perfect fit. No play...

It seems to be pretty much a perfect fit. No play (although from reading through this thread, it sounds like there can be quite a bit of variation between batches of brakes)

…it’s a 10 piece set....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-21, 01:42 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 35,253
Posted By kyleboyd

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I...

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I thought this was worth it. I recently lost one of the bushings on my wife's old mixte. As a cheapskate, I was reluctant to pony up the dough for Rene Herse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 10:58 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,722,420
Posted By kyleboyd

Front ring is 42 tooth FSA megatooth. According...

Front ring is 42 tooth FSA megatooth. According to Sheldon Brown's calculator its a range of 26-100 gear inch. The 26" wheels don't make a huge difference, as its a 2.3" tire. Effective diameter is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,722,420
Posted By kyleboyd

Thanks! They are Compass (Rene Herse) Rat...

Thanks!

They are Compass (Rene Herse) Rat Trap Pass. Pretty much the whole reason for this build actually. I highly recommend. (I got the pair for $40 off of ebay, they were pretty worn, but it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,722,420
Posted By kyleboyd

My Rockhopper conversion. Also did the 1x...

My Rockhopper conversion. Also did the 1x conversion as well, its my first time running the single up front. Been meaning to post here for awhile (long time lurker). She rides pretty sweet.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,220
Posted By kyleboyd

Univega Super Strada - Tange Champion - 58cm

Has some minor cosmetic blemishes, but in great shape.

I'm looking for a 58-60cm 650b conversion candidate or a frame that has room for some wider rubber. Not looking for a super pristine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-18, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,060
Posted By kyleboyd

Not exactly sure what you are looking for, but I...

Not exactly sure what you are looking for, but I have found that the best thing to do with kids is to treat them like they are capable, intelligent people. If anyone (but especially kids) is treated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-18, 04:41 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 42,015
Posted By kyleboyd

Even Lance Armstrong was only using wind tunnel...

Even Lance Armstrong was only using wind tunnel testing to optimize the equipment in use and in vogue at the time. As a racer, the 1-2% advantage he needs to demolish the competition can be gained...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-18, 03:46 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 42,015
Posted By kyleboyd

I think Jan Heine would say that it depends on a...

I think Jan Heine would say that it depends on a lot of factors other than tire width (suppleness, terrain, come to mind). And a lot of the BQ testing seems to be aimed at testing not just the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 42,015
Posted By kyleboyd

A small tangent: I find this part of all...

A small tangent: I find this part of all competitive endeavors fascinating. From what I have read, there is actually a lack of scientific data and testing in most sports, even at the highest levels....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-18, 03:08 PM
Replies: 420
Views: 42,015
Posted By kyleboyd

Here is a good place to start without having a...

Here is a good place to start without having a subscription to BQ. (not sure if this has been mentioned in this thread already)
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-18, 02:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By kyleboyd

Thanks for the feedback. Should be dry gravelly...

Thanks for the feedback. Should be dry gravelly conditions (CO) and not much sand.

I definitely am not trying to squeeze more than the 38s, just trying to get some reassurance that I'll have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By kyleboyd

Gravel Tour - Tire size

I am going on my first gravel tour (4 days, 3 nights, probably ~20 lbs of gear). I would like some opinions on tire size. Ideally I would like to run 42-44s, but I think I can only squeeze 38s on to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-17, 06:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

Kapusta, really really helpful reply. I...

Kapusta, really really helpful reply. I appreciate the thoughtfulness.
danmyersmn, I think this is the route I will go, if I can find a good deal (and the Mrs. agrees to more bikes).

All, thanks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-17, 12:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

I did see that thread, soon after posting mine....

I did see that thread, soon after posting mine. My inspiration has been something like this:
[link redacted till I reach 10 posts - doh]

but that thread is now inspiration as well. Almost an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-17, 12:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

As a budding Jan Heine disciple, I am not...

As a budding Jan Heine disciple, I am not convinced that modern = better. Nor am I convinced that 100 psi = faster for that matter, but thats a different discussion.

But I think the question...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

Wow - lots of awesome discussion. Not what I was...

Wow - lots of awesome discussion. Not what I was anticipating, but welcome! Thanks for all the feedback.

It seems there is somewhat of a discrepancy about the definition of “actual mountain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

Hi McBTC, I'm not sure I understand? When you...

Hi McBTC,
I'm not sure I understand? When you say frame shock, do you mean a full suspension? I'm planning on installing a newer front suspension fork.

Are you saying that all hard tails don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 10:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

Oh and Uncle Rico, that's some real good info. I...

Oh and Uncle Rico, that's some real good info. I was wondering if there was something like that: Rockhopper being old Stumpjumpers with lesser components. But it sounds like that's probably not true?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 10:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

Awesome, thanks for the replies! I...

Awesome, thanks for the replies!

I definitely understand the potential headache and money pit I am opening up. But thats the fun of it. My current whip is a touring rig that I built up from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-17, 08:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,199
Posted By kyleboyd

90s Stumpjumper or Rockhopper Resurrection

Two questions:
Is there a significant difference between the early-mid 90s Specialized Rock Hopper and Stumpjumper frame sets? Can you quantify that difference?

Are these frames, say 92-96ish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-08-12, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,285
Posted By kyleboyd

Thanks for all the quick replies! With your help...

Thanks for all the quick replies! With your help and a little other research, I can now get the cups out (I had removed the spindle, and was under the impression the cups and bottom bracket shell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-12, 03:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,285
Posted By kyleboyd

I know this is old but can anyone give me some...

I know this is old but can anyone give me some further direction on replacing the selecta bottom bracket? I am not an experienced/knowledgeable bike mechanic, but I'm attempting to rebuild an old...
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